Research on Psychological Well-Being in Defectology Students
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Current demands for defectologists are increasing. This highlights the psychological well-being of those working with children with developmental disabilities. Our study investigates the well-being of defectology students. The goal was to identify predictors of their psychological well-being.We based our work on established concepts of psychological well-being. An empirical study involved 40 first-year defectology students at KFU. Three methods were used: the SF-36 “Quality of Life” questionnaire, the “Individual Model of Psychological Health,” and the “Adaptability” multilevel personality questionnaire.Key findings show strong correlations between neuropsychic stability and most scales from the other methods. This suggests neuropsychic stability is systemically important for quality of life, psychological health, and overall well-being. The strongest links were with communicative abilities, the desire to be oneself, creative self-expression, and moral normativity.The scientific novelty of the research lies in the clarification of the concept of “psychological health” as it applies to defectology students from the perspective of an interdisciplinary approach aimed at their future professional well-being. The study empirically establishes the system-forming role of neuropsychic stability in the structure of an individual’s psychological well-being. In contrast to the group approach proposed by other authors, the results demonstrate the necessity of developing individual algorithms and correctional-developmental programs focused on fostering prosocial behavior and achieving personal comfort among students at the initial stage of university training.These results can help teachers and psychologists study well-being. They are useful for creating methodological materials, university courses, and professional development programs.